White Bear Lake School District
School District · White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,111
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,111
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating White Bear Lake School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge White Bear Lake School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln Elementary
White Bear Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Otter Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeaires Elementary
White Bear Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#233 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,111
+$503 vs Minnesota median
District size
8,549 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
White Bear Lake School District ranks #233 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. White Bear Lake School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary (8.3/10), Otter Lake Elementary (7.5/10), and Lakeaires Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among White Bear Lake School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in White Bear Lake School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Otter Lake Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakeaires Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Vadnais Heights Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Oneka Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | White Bear Area Learning Center | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Central Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Sunrise Park Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | White Bear North Campus Senior | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Matoska International | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About White Bear Lake School District
White Bear Lake School District is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 8,549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $15,111 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, White Bear Lake School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, White Bear Lake School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in White Bear Lake School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in White Bear Lake School District with test data.
Schools in White Bear Lake School District
18 schools Elementary Schools 10
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- White Bear Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 8,549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 521
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District has 18 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for White Bear Lake School District?
The average composite rating for White Bear Lake School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in White Bear Lake School District?
White Bear Lake School District spends $15,111 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in White Bear Lake School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in White Bear Lake School District is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in White Bear Lake School District?
Lincoln Elementary is the highest-rated school in White Bear Lake School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in White Bear Lake School District?
Across schools in White Bear Lake School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does White Bear Lake School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
White Bear Lake School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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